Find out how popular the last name Lachica is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lachica.

Lachica, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lachica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lachica in America

Lachica is the 38582nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lachica surname appeared 573 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lachica.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lachica to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lachica

The surname Lachica is of Spanish origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, where it was initially spelled as "La Chica."

The name is derived from the Spanish phrase "la chica," which translates to "the young girl" or "the small one." This suggests that the surname may have been given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was either small in stature or youthful in appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lachica can be found in the baptismal records of the parish church of San Sebastián in Seville, dated 1578. The record mentions a certain María Lachica, indicating that the surname was already in use during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Lachica appeared in several historical documents, including the archives of the Inquisition in Seville. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing this surname during that era.

The 18th century saw the rise of a notable figure named Juan Lachica (1704-1782), a Spanish military officer and explorer. He is best known for his expeditions to the Pacific Northwest region of what is now the United States, where he mapped and explored parts of the coast and interior.

Another prominent individual with the surname Lachica was Juana Lachica (1781-1865), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her literary works during the Romantic era. Her collection of poems, titled "Rimas de una Doncella" (Rhymes of a Maiden), was widely acclaimed and helped establish her reputation as a talented poet.

In the 19th century, José Lachica (1828-1897) rose to prominence as a renowned artist and painter. His works, which often depicted scenes of daily life in Spain, were widely exhibited and are now part of several renowned art collections.

As the centuries progressed, the Lachica surname spread beyond its origins in Andalusia, with families bearing this name settling in various parts of Spain and eventually migrating to other parts of the world, including Latin America and the United States.

Despite its humble beginnings as a descriptive nickname, the surname Lachica has endured through the ages, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance that reflects the diverse tapestry of the Spanish people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lachica

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lachica.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lachica was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lachica has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lachica was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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